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Roane County · reservoir · 33,441 acres

Watts Bar Lake

Stocked 100× since 2023 · TWRA

Watts Bar Lake is a reservoir in Roane County, Tennessee — most recently on Jul 17, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from TWRA; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

85°

64°

8 mph

Fri

Overcast

90°

66°

5 mph

Sat

Drizzle

83°

70°

10 mph

73%

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2023: 24 stockings2024: 29 stockings2025: 28 stockings2026: 19 stockings
— 2026 —
Jul 17Striped Bass5,194
Jul 16Striped Bass7,994
Jul 16Striped Bass56,437
Jul 15Striped Bass9,432
Jul 13Striped Bass19,594
Jul 13Striped Bass20,979
Jun 16Striped Bass25,724
Jun 16Striped Bass19,272
May 28Florida Largemouth Bass52,617
May 28Florida Largemouth Bass50,688
May 27Walleye27,364
May 27Walleye42,822
May 21Walleye59,681
May 15Florida Largemouth Bass107,617
May 14Walleye18,868
May 8Walleye76,013
May 5Walleye43,940
May 4Walleye70,138
May 4Walleye70,157
— 2025 —
Nov 18Black Crappie94,283
Nov 13Black Crappie49,338
Nov 12Lake Sturgeon2,192
Nov 12Lake Sturgeon2,193
Nov 6Black Crappie39,738
Oct 29Black Crappie30,310
Oct 29Black Crappie76,075
Oct 28Black Crappie65,515
Oct 28Black Crappie13,980
Jul 21Striped Bass30,193
Jul 17Striped Bass49,317
Jul 16Striped Bass33,090
Jul 15Striped Bass12,222
Jul 14Striped Bass14,828
Jul 11Striped Bass4,030
Jun 25Striped Bass34,431
Jun 25Striped Bass38,605
Jun 10Florida Largemouth Bass79,855
Jun 5Channel Catfish2,320
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass56,465
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass48,770
May 19Walleye75,462
May 15Walleye25,910
May 14Walleye48,233
May 9Walleye51,996
May 5Walleye50,890
May 1Walleye107,680
May 1Walleye48,800
— 2024 —
Dec 4Lake Sturgeon1,202
Oct 30Black Crappie108,204
Oct 28Black Crappie54,948
Oct 24Black Crappie70,720
Sep 11Lake Sturgeon1,890
Jul 17Striped Bass15,264
Jul 17Striped Bass17,802
Jul 15Striped Bass7,562
Jul 11Striped Bass59,561
Jul 10Striped Bass46,446
Jul 9Striped Bass84,702
Jun 26Striped Bass41,056
Jun 18Florida Largemouth Bass47,949
Jun 18Florida Largemouth Bass50,839
Jun 18Florida Largemouth Bass38,676
Jun 18Florida Largemouth Bass38,090
May 30Florida Largemouth Bass59,892
May 30Florida Largemouth Bass20,632
May 22Florida Largemouth Bass28,267
May 21Florida Largemouth Bass52,370
May 20Walleye17,800
May 16Florida Largemouth Bass68,756
May 16Walleye18,622
May 11Walleye22,951
May 11Walleye795
May 8Walleye44,817
May 8Walleye40,451
May 7Walleye15,249
May 7Walleye34,839
— 2023 —
Nov 8Black Crappie18,812
Nov 7Lake Sturgeon1,716
Nov 2Black Crappie13,358
Nov 2Black Crappie16,660
Nov 1Black Crappie25,950
Sep 13Lake Sturgeon2,979
Jul 20Striped Bass52,103
Jul 11Striped Bass30,250
Jul 5Striped Bass68,086
Jun 13Florida Largemouth Bass45,344
Jun 13Florida Largemouth Bass47,294
Jun 7Florida Largemouth Bass22,652
Jun 2Florida Largemouth Bass50,722
Jun 1Florida Largemouth Bass58,208
Jun 1Florida Largemouth Bass57,787
May 16Walleye35,218
May 16Walleye30,752
May 12Walleye44,881
May 11Walleye59,411
May 10Walleye13,513
Apr 18Largemouth Bass9,212
Apr 18Largemouth Bass4,700
Apr 18Largemouth Bass4,512
Apr 6Lake Sturgeon210

When does Watts Bar Lake get stocked?

Going by 100 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 4 stockingsAprMay: 38 stockingsMayJun: 17 stockingsJunJul: 21 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 2 stockingsSepOct: 7 stockingsOctNov: 10 stockingsNovDec: 1 stockingDec

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Nearby waters

Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.

Watts Bar Lake fishing — FAQ

When does Watts Bar Lake get stocked?+

Going by 100 records since 2023, stocking at Watts Bar Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Watts Bar Lake?+

Yes — Tennessee requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.

Where is Watts Bar Lake?+

Watts Bar Lake is a reservoir in Roane County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: TWRA · updated Jul 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.